Chapter 5, they did not notify you to report

Come, come, Carmelo, let's have a drink... Oh, I forgot, you are still a good baby at only 19 years old, you can't drink alcohol

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Now all the hatred has been directed towards me, and no one else will become the object of disdain, I am truly a good person

After becoming familiar with Anthony, he expressed a desire to visit the basketball team, and he genuinely just wanted to take a look

Simulated training is the key for Liu Xiu to become a genius comparable to Anthony in his eyes and to gain the recognition of Jim Boeheim, the head coach of Syracuse University

Liu Xiu asked: "What about me?"

Liu Xiu looked at the series of system prompts that had just appeared

No trades occurred throughout the entire lottery area during the draft, and it was not until the sixteenth pick that a trade took place, which sufficiently demonstrates the high expectations that each team has for this year's rookies

Finally recovering from the bewilderment of unexpected happiness, Liu Xiu was unaware of how much Anthony had thought about it. If he had known, he would surely have been very touched. He contemplated ways to tease Anthony regarding basketball-related matters, hoping to earn some healing points.

Later, I got to know Anthony, who was looking for a venue

Anthony recalled the time he stayed at his uncle Liu Xiu's house, where Liu Xiu offered him the big bed. Liu Xiu was able to lie down on the floor and fell asleep, and the quality of that sleep was something Anthony truly admired

It is not because of the third position, but rather this guy in front of me ...? ... Clearly looking younger than him, why is he already 21 years old?

Bill Duffy and Anthony both feel somewhat helpless; Liu Xiu is just like that, always considering the worst-case scenario first in any situation.

Half a glass of red wine takes half an hour to drink

Height: 188 centimeters, Weight: 93 kilograms

The host chooses to upgrade the system, consuming 10,000 healing points... Upgrade failed, insufficient healing points. 1,000 healing points have been consumed to activate partial functions. The host can continue upgrading once the accumulated healing points reach 9,000, unlocking all functions after the upgrade. The host is encouraged to promote the spirit of helping others by healing teammates and opponents. Remaining healing points: 4,332.

Bill Duffy wanted to respond, but Anthony hurriedly asked, "Why are they trading you?"

For instance, Liu Xiu always considers many matters, which has had a certain impact on Anthony

Liu Xiu made a decisive choice to upgrade

Affiliated Team: Memphis Grizzlies (To be determined)

They all fixate on the last position in the lottery zone; regardless of who is selected, that individual will become the target of resentment from those who aspired to the lottery zone but were not chosen

After a year, I relied on my fists to break free from bullying

One system prompt indicates that the personal profile has changed after selection

After the lottery, the draft finally saw some trades

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Moreover, he eagerly hopes that these already hostile contemporaries will play for a longer duration, so that when they encounter each other in the competition, it will be easier to provoke their negative emotions towards him

Indeed, Liu Xiu responded: "The Grizzlies acquired Troy Bell with the 28th pick along with a player trade. Troy Bell is the quick and tough defensive point guard from Boston College, who was named the best player in the Atlantic 10 Conference for two consecutive years"

At first, Liu Xiu really thought he was supposed to "heal" others, but saying comforting words and helping the basketball club members proved ineffective. However, during one training session, when he complained about Anthony and made him so angry that he jumped up, he unexpectedly gained healing points. He finally realized that this broken system was actually playing with homophones.

The Grizzlies have just replaced their head coach with Hubie Brown, a 70-year-old veteran coach who is highly capable and a pragmatist. If I can demonstrate the appropriate abilities, there is likely to be an opportunity.

It was already close to 3 o'clock, and Anthony was truly suffering from insomnia. He thought about the relatives and friends in the neighboring rooms, imagining what changes the future would bring to his life, and he also contemplated that he was about to leave university

After the official arrangements concluded, Liu Xiu and Anthony's agent, Bill Duffy, hosted a gathering, taking Liu Xiu, Anthony, and Anthony's friends and family to a nightclub to celebrate and enjoy themselves

Name: Liu Xiu, English Name: Jess

After Bill Duffy left, Anthony couldn't sleep and wanted to have an open conversation with Liu Xiu about the future

Seeing Liu Xiu savoring a sip of red wine with a nodding and swaying expression, Anthony felt an urge to flip the table!

Healing value + 91, from Ris-Gains

With the Detroit Pistons selecting the 216 cm, 127 kg giant center Andreas Greenade from Greece with the 58th overall pick in the second round, this year's draft has come to a close

The draft conference is still ongoing and has not been affected by the emergence of another upset.

Encountered two oblivious freshmen attempting robbery, successfully retaliated

In Liu Xiu's memories, when he had just graduated from high school and came to the United States to attend university, he was also a slender young man

Finally, when it comes to height, Anthony's absolute advantage emerges, decisively launching an attack that leaves Liu Xiu speechless

Bill Duffy initially thought that Anthony was a hothead type of player, and indeed he is. However, compared to most hothead players, Anthony tends to think more. This is likely due to the subtle influence of spending a long time with Liu Xiu.

When Anthony returned to his room after freshening up, he saw Liu Xiu, who had just finished washing up and was still full of energy, already lying on his bed asleep, with a faint snoring sound emanating from him

The draft continues, and the people of New York at the scene cheered for Liu Xiu, who came out of Syracuse University, before resuming their boos directed at David Stern

Liu Xiu, after falling asleep, "entered" a room, sitting in the living room, with a semi-transparent screen before him

Achievements: No NBA achievements at this time

Initially, Liu Xiu impulsively participated in the talent show, but later he clearly understood his expectations for the selection. After accepting these expectations, he approached his participation in the talent show with a spectator's mindset. He felt that being at the end of the first round would hardly attract much attention.

Age: 21 years (February 17, 1982)

The new body, not to mention, was 185 centimeters tall and weighed 90 kilograms, with a strong muscle memory from fighting, resembling a small tank

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Available healing value: 5332 points

In the subsequent selection, Liu Xiu gradually obtained more than 600 healing points.

Brian Cook, a member of the Little Green House, was selected at the 24th position, providing a healing value of 95 points. Liu Xiu felt that Brian Cook blamed him for falling to the 24th position.

Bill Duffy does not intend to speak this time. In mid-April, he signed this pair of twins from Syracuse University. Over the past two months, he has come to understand some characteristics of Liu Xiu.

Primarily, he comes from a family that is not wealthy, and the living expenses are quite tight, leaving little room for profit. The local delinquents also lack the motivation to engage in more activities, resulting in a state of equilibrium

After the celebration, Bill Duffy arrived at the double room where Liu Xiu and Anthony were staying at https://m.hetushu.com.com

Anthony really wanted to snatch a few sips of Liu Xiu's wine, turn himself in, and send Liu Xiu to the community to mow the lawn for a few days

The general manager of the Grizzlies has asked us to wait for further notice

As the host is about to enter the NBA, the system will undergo an upgrade. Would you like to proceed with the upgrade

The draft event has just concluded, and it is evident that there are reporters secretly taking photos in the nightclub. Anthony would not seek trouble for no reason, so he can only drink soda

Although they fell to the third position, for the Anthony family, it is akin to a phoenix emerging from a chicken coop. While they have some gang affiliations in Baltimore, a city known for its gangs, they are not a wealthy family

Liu Xiu nodded slightly: "I hope so"

Originally, Liu Xiu, who had accepted the idea of time travel, did not have many aspirations. He simply thought that if he could secure some initial capital later on, he would see if he could make some money in emerging markets, marry a foreign woman, and live his own little life

As a late-round pick in the lottery, Liu Xiu has been targeted by the media, but he chose to respond to interviews with official statements, avoiding stealing the spotlight. While this may lay the groundwork for future competitions, his current focus is not on that, and there will be plenty of interview opportunities in the future. Rookies inherently attract extra attention, especially since he was a surprising selection.

Liu Xiu triggered a system that claims to be "healing" after completing the membership procedures

I originally came to watch the draft conference, thinking that it would be good to be selected in the second round, and if not, I would accept that as well

What! It takes 10,000 points to level up? Healing? I'm about to get depressed myself

Of course, this is not a bad thing

Bill Duffy finally had the opportunity to speak: "There is a possibility that a trade may occur, Jace, Carmelo, do not be unhappy about this. From the perspective of the Grizzlies' roster structure, Jace, being traded could be a good thing. If another team trades for you, they may value you more highly than the Grizzlies do!"

Liu Xiu looked at the system screen that switched to display the words "Part" on the upgrade bar and immediately erupted in anger

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In the draft, some are elated while others are disheartened. This year's draft had 236 participants, and with the league returning the 2003 and 2005 first-round picks to the Timberwolves, only 58 individuals were selected. Considering those who were chosen but did not meet their expected rankings, at least 80% of the participating rookies have become the disappointed ones in this draft.

Oh, I remember now, it's that short person you were sitting on while hitting.

By the next round, Liu Xiu's healing value had increased very little. There were those who were purely envious, but it was merely jealousy. There were those who had interacted with him in university, and their values increased a bit more, by around twenty or thirty points. For those who had no interaction, the increase was very little, or even none at all.

However, Anthony is truly impressive, as he directly led the team into the club as a freshman.

Liu Xiu readily accepted the hostility of these individuals

Bill Duffy said: "Carmelo, the Nuggets have informed me that we will meet tomorrow at 2 PM, so you all should get some rest early"

Anthony is simply the perfect experience baby of this type of person

Although the talent of this year's rookies can be compared to that of the 1996 class, in Liu Xiu's impression, the top stars beyond the superstars and the cornerstone players are at the level of an ordinary draft year

Anthony, on the other hand, is wildly dissing the Pistons, claiming that he will make the Pistons regret it

The 2003 NBA Draft has concluded, and the host's status as a competitor against the rookies participating in the 2003 NBA Draft has been lifted

His mother, along with his older brothers and sisters, joyfully celebrated

The attention was no longer on the draft conference; Liu Xiu began to consider the matter of joining the Memphis Grizzlies

At this beginning, my future seems quite concerning... Let's wait and see, as for the draft, the selected individuals inherently lack autonomy.

The stimulation of the same matter for competitors or teammates is essentially diminishing... Individuals with Anthony's personality are relatively rare

Patting one's chest, do not be angry, do not be angry

Fortunately, it is not a matter of deducting a certain amount, and I still have to undergo simulated training next!

However, he was selected at the thirteenth position, and Liu Xiu's attention was completely no longer on the subsequent draft situation

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After the draft conference concluded, Liu Xiu participated in a group photo and a collective interview with the other selected rookies

Bill Duffy did not drink alcohol when he met Anthony tonight, and Liu Xiu only had a little bit... just to encourage Anthony to drink a little, very satisfied

Healing value + 62, from David West

However, the Grizzlies already have White Chocolate, and they chose me as a backup with the 13th pick in this year's draft. That would be one thing, but why did they select Troy Bell afterwards?

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Anthony himself was quite troubled

Data: No NBA data available

Available healing value: 4672 points

Last summer in this time and space, he traversed into this world, just as the school year was about to begin. After spending a few days accepting the fact of his traversal and familiarizing himself with the original memories of this body, the school year commenced

It is a pity that after the draft conference, Xiao Dongdong and I can only be rivals during the competitions

Looking at the nearly 1900 points of healing value he gained since being selected at the thirteenth position, Liu Xiu felt somewhat regretful—"If I had known, I would have interacted more with the other participants in the draft, allowing them to have a deeper impression of me..."

Liu Xiu and Anthony are not tired yet; they have just been selected and are still excited

Healing value + 95, from Marcus Banks

When Stuart Jackson announced the conclusion of the draft, Liu Xiu received a system notification

After Liu Xiu, the selected members of the Little Green House were granted a wave of healing value rewards upon selection. Some non-members of the Little Green House also received rewards when selected, with some receiving slightly more than what he was given when selected in the thirteenth position, while others received considerably less.

Bill Duffy had not finished speaking when Liu Xiu interjected: "I understand, I will probably be traded, right?"

In one go, the healing value increased by more than 1200 points

However, upon entering university, I encountered campus bullying. The school did not take it seriously, and I was also concerned about causing trouble for my uncle's family, so I chose to practice Sanda.

Currently, these selected rookies are the main characters of the NBA, but how many will ultimately remain in the NBA for more than three years

Who hasn't had a drink, it seems? He secretly drank at his uncle Liu Xiu's house

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Troy Bell was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 16th pick and was immediately traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Liu Xiu pays a bit more attention to Troy Bell, who is a prospective teammate. Both are point guards, but Bell is a standard shooting guard, standing 185 centimeters tall and weighing 82 kilograms

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There is a slight sense of regret, but Liu Xiu is more excited, having been selected at the thirteenth position, with an increase of nearly 1,900 healing points, a delightful surprise!

Only a few direct competitors ranked thirteenth have provided more negative emotional feedback. If I had known I could be selected at such a high rank, I would have communicated more with other rookies... Still not as impressive as Xiao Dongdong, who occasionally scores over 90 points...